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Kulichapattu Aiyanar Temple   

The temple is located on the border of the village maintained by the local community. Animals are sacrificed and pongal is offered to Aiyanar.

StateTamil Nadu
DistrictThanjavur
LocationKulichapattu Aiyanar Temple
Area2.1 ha
Latitude10.7652850
Longitude79.1986410

About this Sacred Grove

The temple is located on the border of the village maintained by the local community. Animals are sacrificed and pongal is offered to Aiyanar. Regular pujas take place and annual festival is observed on the 18th day in the month of Aadi (July – August). Votive offerings of elephants and horses are very important.

Location

Coordinates: 10.7652850, 79.1986410

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Plants / Species (11)

Banyan

Ficus benghalensis L.
Individual Count
2

Coconut

Cocos nucifera L
Individual Count
4

Golden shower tree

Cassia fistula L.
Individual Count
2

Gulmohar

Delonix regia (Boj. ex Hook.) Raf.
Individual Count
2

Mahua

Madhuca longifolia (J.Konig) J.F.Macbr.
Individual Count
2

Mango

Mangifera indica L.
Individual Count
2

Monkeypod

Samanea saman (Jacq.) Merr.
Individual Count
3

Neem

Azadirachta indica A. Juss
Individual Count
12

Palm

Borassus flabellifer L.
Individual Count
2

Pongam

Millettia pinnata (L.) Panigrahi
Individual Count
11

Teak

Tectona grandis L.f
Individual Count
1